Product Introduction

1. Dyad is a free, local, and open-source AI-powered development tool that enables users to build full-stack applications through natural language interactions without coding expertise.
2. The core value of Dyad lies in eliminating vendor lock-in and artificial limitations, allowing developers to use any AI model (including free tiers like Gemini 2.5 Pro) while retaining full ownership of their code and workflows.

Main Features

1. Dyad integrates Supabase for full-stack development, providing built-in authentication, database management, and serverless functions to create production-ready MVPs entirely within the tool.
2. Users can leverage multiple AI models simultaneously, including OpenAI GPT-4.1, Claude Sonnet 3.7, and locally hosted models via Ollama, with native support for API key management and free daily quotas.
3. The tool operates entirely offline with local code storage, enabling real-time previews, instant undo/redo functionality, and seamless integration with existing IDEs like VS Code through standard file system access.

Problems Solved

1. Dyad addresses the frustration of cloud-based AI development platforms that restrict model choices, impose usage limits, and create disparities between cloud and local development environments.
2. It serves builders ranging from non-technical entrepreneurs to full-stack developers who require privacy-focused, vendor-agnostic tools for rapid prototyping and production app development.
3. Typical use cases include creating web interfaces with real-time collaboration features, developing AI-powered SaaS applications with custom backend logic, and experimenting with local LLMs while maintaining complete data control.

Unique Advantages

1. Unlike competitors like v0 or Bolt, Dyad provides complete code transparency with no subscription requirements, allowing users to modify and extend the core platform itself through its open-source MIT license.
2. The tool introduces hybrid AI model routing, enabling automatic fallback between paid and free model tiers while maintaining conversation context across different providers.
3. Competitive advantages include native support for ARM-based Macs, Windows x64 architectures, and Linux (through community builds), combined with one-click deployment templates for Vercel and Netlify.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. What AI models does Dyad support? Dyad supports all major cloud-based models (GPT-4, Claude 3, Gemini Pro) through API keys and local models via Ollama integration, including Llama 3 and Mistral architectures.
2. How does Dyad handle data privacy? All code generation and processing occur locally on your machine, with optional end-to-end encryption for project files and zero data transmission to Dyad servers.
3. Can I use Dyad with my existing development tools? Yes, Dyad projects are stored as standard React/Next.js codebases that can be directly opened in VS Code, WebStorm, or any IDE supporting JavaScript/TypeScript.
4. What are the system requirements for local model execution? Running models locally via Ollama requires at least 16GB RAM and a dedicated GPU (NVIDIA/AMD) for optimal performance, though cloud-based models work on any modern hardware.
5. How does Dyad Pro differ from the free version? Dyad Pro adds team collaboration features, priority model access, and advanced debugging tools while maintaining the open-source core functionality for individual users.